Which of the Following Statements Concerning Green Chemistry Is Not

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning green chemistry is not correct?

• A) It is better to prevent waste than to treat or clean up waste after it is formed.
• B) Synthetic methods should be designed to use and generate substances that possess little or no toxicity to human health or the environment.
• C) Substances used in a chemical process should pose minimal risk for accidents.
• D) Raw materials should be renewable whenever technically and economically practical.
• E) Chemical syntheses should be done at extremely high temperatures to ensure harmful bacteria are destroyed.